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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 168.57 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 168.57 and 85.45 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 168.57 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/168.57 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 168.57 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 14,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404.52/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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