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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 168.91 and 78.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 168.91 and 78.15 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 168.91 = 78.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/168.91 = 78.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 168.91 × 78.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 13,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200.32/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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