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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 169.52 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 169.52 and 80.84 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 169.52 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/169.52 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 169.52 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 13,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,702.75/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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