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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.65 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.65 and 80.22 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.65 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.65 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.65 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 13,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,529.94/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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