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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 169.11 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 169.11 and 78.93 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 169.11 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/169.11 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 169.11 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 13,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,347.85/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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