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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 168.54 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 168.54 and 80.71 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 168.54 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/168.54 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 168.54 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 13,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,602.86/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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