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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 167.98 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 167.98 and 112.92 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 167.98 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/167.98 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 167.98 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 18,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,968.30/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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