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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.63 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.63 and 112.44 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.63 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.63 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.63 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 18,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,960.76/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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