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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.14, 168.48 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.14, 168.48 and 85.23 is: 117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.14 : 168.48 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.14/168.48 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.14x = 168.48 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.14x = 14,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,359.55/122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.57

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