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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 167.96 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 167.96 and 113.13 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 167.96 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/167.96 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 167.96 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 19,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000.75/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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