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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.36 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.36 and 111.48 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.36 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.36 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.36 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 18,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,768.77/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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