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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 168.57 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 168.57 and 85.26 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 168.57 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/168.57 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 168.57 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 14,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372.28/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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