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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 169.32 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 169.32 and 78.44 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 169.32 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/169.32 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 169.32 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 13,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281.46/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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