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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 168.68 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 168.68 and 78.68 is: 108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 168.68 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/168.68 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 168.68 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 13,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271.74/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.54

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