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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 168.93 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 168.93 and 85.56 is: 118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 168.93 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/168.93 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 168.93 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 14,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453.65/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.11

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