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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.75 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.75 and 78.71 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.75 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.75 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.75 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 13,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281.47/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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