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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 169.41 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 169.41 and 115.81 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 169.41 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/169.41 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 169.41 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 19,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619.37/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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