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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 169.20 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 169.20 and 114.66 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 169.20 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/169.20 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 169.20 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 19,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400.47/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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