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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.61, 169.25 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.61, 169.25 and 85.83 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.61 : 169.25 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.61/169.25 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.61x = 169.25 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.61x = 14,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526.30/122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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