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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 169.09 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 169.09 and 78.91 is: 108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 169.09 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/169.09 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 169.09 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 13,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.27/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.79

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