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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 168.36 and 78.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 168.36 and 78.36 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 168.36 = 78.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/168.36 = 78.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 168.36 × 78.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 13,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192.69/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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