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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 169.17 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 169.17 and 80.60 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 169.17 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/169.17 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 169.17 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 13,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,635.52/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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