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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 168.42 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 168.42 and 78.42 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 168.42 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/168.42 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 168.42 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 13,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,206.46/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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