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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 169.10 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 169.10 and 85.25 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 169.10 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/169.10 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 169.10 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 14,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414.50/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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