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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.85 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.85 and 80.99 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.85 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.85 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.85 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 13,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,675.16/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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