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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 169.11 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 169.11 and 85.77 is: 118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 169.11 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/169.11 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 169.11 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 14,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504.56/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.24

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