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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 168.80 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 168.80 and 80.90 is: 111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 168.80 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/168.80 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 168.80 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 13,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,654.67/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.57

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