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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 168.48 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 168.48 and 112.81 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 168.48 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/168.48 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 168.48 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 19,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,006.23/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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