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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 168.37 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 168.37 and 80.63 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 168.37 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/168.37 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 168.37 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 13,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.67/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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