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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 169.26 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 169.26 and 113 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 169.26 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/169.26 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 169.26 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 19,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126.38/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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