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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 168.82 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 168.82 and 111.92 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 168.82 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/168.82 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 168.82 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 18,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893.21/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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