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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 169.38 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 169.38 and 110.36 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 169.38 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/169.38 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 169.38 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 18,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,692.78/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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