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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 169.34 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 169.34 and 78.48 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 169.34 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/169.34 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 169.34 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 13,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,289.41/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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