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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 168.99 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 168.99 and 111.17 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 168.99 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/168.99 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 168.99 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 18,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786.62/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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