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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.61, 169.26 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.61, 169.26 and 78.95 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.61 : 169.26 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.61/169.26 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.61x = 169.26 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.61x = 13,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363.08/122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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