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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 168.53 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 168.53 and 78.41 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 168.53 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/168.53 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 168.53 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 13,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,213.20/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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