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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 169.61 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 169.61 and 111.16 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 169.61 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/169.61 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 169.61 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 18,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853.85/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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