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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 168.89 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 168.89 and 78.72 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 168.89 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/168.89 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 168.89 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 13,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,294.63/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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