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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 168.61 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 168.61 and 78.60 is: 108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 168.61 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/168.61 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 168.61 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 13,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251.92/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.46

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