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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 168.45 and 77.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 168.45 and 77.83 is: 107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 168.45 = 77.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/168.45 = 77.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 168.45 × 77.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 13,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,110.04/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.34

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