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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 168.64 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 168.64 and 85.47 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 168.64 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/168.64 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 168.64 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 14,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413.66/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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