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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 169.23 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 169.23 and 85.80 is: 118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 169.23 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/169.23 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 169.23 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 14,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519.93/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.35

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