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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 168.63 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 168.63 and 80.72 is: 111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 168.63 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/168.63 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 168.63 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 13,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610.97/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.39

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