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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 169.34 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 169.34 and 78.46 is: 108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 169.34 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/169.34 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 169.34 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 13,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,285.60/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.24

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