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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 168.54 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 168.54 and 85.38 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 168.54 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/168.54 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 168.54 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 14,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389.95/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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