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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.68 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.68 and 85.55 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.68 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.68 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.68 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 14,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429.94/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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