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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 168.36 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 168.36 and 80.61 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 168.36 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/168.36 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 168.36 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 13,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,571.50/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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