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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 168.84 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 168.84 and 80.86 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 168.84 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/168.84 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 168.84 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 13,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,651.56/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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