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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 168.25 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 168.25 and 113.34 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 168.25 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/168.25 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 168.25 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 19,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,069.46/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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