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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 168.50 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 168.50 and 77.90 is: 107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 168.50 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/168.50 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 168.50 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 13,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125.50/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.43

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