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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 167.58 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 167.58 and 114.80 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 167.58 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/167.58 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 167.58 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 19,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238.18/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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