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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.76 and 80.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.76 and 80.92 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.76 = 80.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.76 = 80.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.76 × 80.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 13,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,654.97/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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