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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 168.51 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 168.51 and 85.23 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 168.51 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/168.51 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 168.51 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 14,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362.11/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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