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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.30, 168.78 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.30, 168.78 and 75.71 is: 104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.30 : 168.78 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.30/168.78 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.30x = 168.78 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.30x = 12,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777.49/122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.48

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