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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 168.63 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 168.63 and 114.86 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 168.63 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/168.63 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 168.63 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 19,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,368.84/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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