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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 168.82 and 78.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 168.82 and 78.67 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 168.82 = 78.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/168.82 = 78.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 168.82 × 78.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 13,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281.08/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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