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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 169.05 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 169.05 and 85.60 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 169.05 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/169.05 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 169.05 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 14,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469.83/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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