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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 168.78 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 168.78 and 116.69 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 168.78 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/168.78 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 168.78 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 19,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693.78/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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