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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.98 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.98 and 78.81 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.98 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.98 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.98 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 13,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,316.92/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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