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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 169.15 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 169.15 and 81.11 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 169.15 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/169.15 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 169.15 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 13,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718.71/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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