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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 168.48 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 168.48 and 85.36 is: 117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 168.48 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/168.48 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 168.48 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 14,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381.45/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.76

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