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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 168.93 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 168.93 and 78.83 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 168.93 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/168.93 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 168.93 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 13,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,315.91/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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