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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 168.78 and 87.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 168.78 and 87.43 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 168.78 = 87.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/168.78 = 87.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 168.78 × 87.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 14,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756.44/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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