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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 168.54 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 168.54 and 112.98 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 168.54 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/168.54 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 168.54 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 19,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041.65/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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