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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 168.72 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 168.72 and 78.68 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 168.72 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/168.72 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 168.72 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 13,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274.89/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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