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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 169.19 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 169.19 and 114.81 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 169.19 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/169.19 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 169.19 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 19,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,424.70/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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