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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 169.39 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 169.39 and 114.71 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 169.39 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/169.39 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 169.39 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 19,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429.59/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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