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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 169.14 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 169.14 and 85.77 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 169.14 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/169.14 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 169.14 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 14,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,507.14/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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