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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 169.07 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 169.07 and 113.48 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 169.07 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/169.07 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 169.07 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 19,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184.65/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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