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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 168.47 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 168.47 and 78.40 is: 108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 168.47 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/168.47 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 168.47 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 13,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,208.05/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.23

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