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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 168.38 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 168.38 and 78.27 is: 108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 168.38 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/168.38 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 168.38 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 13,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179.10/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.02

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