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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.44, 169.26 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.44, 169.26 and 114.28 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.44 : 169.26 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.44/169.26 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.44x = 169.26 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.44x = 19,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343.03/122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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