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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.73 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.73 and 80.25 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.73 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.73 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.73 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 13,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540.38/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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