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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 168.72 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 168.72 and 80.25 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 168.72 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/168.72 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 168.72 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 13,539.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,539.78/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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