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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 168.89 and 80.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 168.89 and 80.92 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 168.89 = 80.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/168.89 = 80.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 168.89 × 80.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 13,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666.86/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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