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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 168.48 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 168.48 and 78.45 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 168.48 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/168.48 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 168.48 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 13,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,217.26/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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