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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 169.79 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 169.79 and 107.47 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 169.79 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/169.79 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 169.79 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 18,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246.37/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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