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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 168.60 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 168.60 and 112.51 is: 155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 168.60 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/168.60 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 168.60 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 18,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969.19/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.08

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