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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 169.28 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 169.28 and 85.97 is: 118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 169.28 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/169.28 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 169.28 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 14,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553.00/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.44

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