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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 168.47 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 168.47 and 78.51 is: 108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 168.47 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/168.47 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 168.47 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 13,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,226.19/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.24

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