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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 169.37 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 169.37 and 85.96 is: 118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 169.37 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/169.37 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 169.37 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 14,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559.05/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.57

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