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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 168.55 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 168.55 and 80.74 is: 111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 168.55 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/168.55 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 168.55 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 13,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,608.32/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.39

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