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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.80 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.80 and 85.44 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.80 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.80 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.80 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 14,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,422.27/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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