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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 168.73 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 168.73 and 114.67 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 168.73 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/168.73 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 168.73 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 19,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348.27/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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