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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 168.58 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 168.58 and 85.40 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 168.58 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/168.58 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 168.58 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 14,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397.58/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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