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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 168.94 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 168.94 and 80.42 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 168.94 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/168.94 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 168.94 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 13,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,584.96/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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