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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 169.32 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 169.32 and 85.84 is: 118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 169.32 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/169.32 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 169.32 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 14,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,534.43/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.47

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