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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 168.82 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 168.82 and 80.84 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 168.82 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/168.82 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 168.82 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 13,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,647.41/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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