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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 169.61 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 169.61 and 85.68 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 169.61 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/169.61 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 169.61 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 14,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.76/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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