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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 168.90 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 168.90 and 114.02 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 168.90 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/168.90 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 168.90 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 19,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,257.98/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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