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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 169.76 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 169.76 and 81.55 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 169.76 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/169.76 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 169.76 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 13,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843.10/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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