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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 169.09 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 169.09 and 85.66 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 169.09 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/169.09 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 169.09 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 14,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483.61/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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