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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 168.81 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 168.81 and 113.70 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 168.81 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/168.81 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 168.81 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 19,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193.70/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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