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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 169.08 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 169.08 and 78.96 is: 108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 169.08 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/169.08 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 169.08 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 13,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350.56/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.86

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