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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 169.23 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 169.23 and 81.11 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 169.23 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/169.23 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 169.23 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 13,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,725.20/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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