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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 168.95 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 168.95 and 113.42 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 168.95 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/168.95 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 168.95 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 19,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,163.01/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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