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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 168.75 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 168.75 and 85.47 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 168.75 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/168.75 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 168.75 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 14,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423.06/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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