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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 168.48 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 168.48 and 78.42 is: 108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 168.48 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/168.48 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 168.48 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 13,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212.20/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.23

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