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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 168.80 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 168.80 and 85.37 is: 117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 168.80 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/168.80 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 168.80 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 14,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,410.46/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.86

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