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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.71, 169.26 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.71, 169.26 and 78.47 is: 108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.71 : 169.26 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.71/169.26 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.71x = 169.26 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.71x = 13,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281.60/122.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.23

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