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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 168.41 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 168.41 and 77.80 is: 107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 168.41 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/168.41 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 168.41 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 13,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102.30/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.40

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