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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 168.98 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 168.98 and 78.75 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 168.98 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/168.98 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 168.98 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 13,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,306.78/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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