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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 169.16 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 169.16 and 78.88 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 169.16 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/169.16 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 169.16 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 13,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,343.34/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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