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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.89 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.89 and 78.13 is: 107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.89 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.89 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.89 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 13,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195.20/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.76

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