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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 169.28 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 169.28 and 114.44 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 169.28 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/169.28 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 169.28 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 19,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,372.40/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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