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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 168.67 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 168.67 and 80.69 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 168.67 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/168.67 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 168.67 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 13,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,609.58/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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