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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 169.38 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 169.38 and 87.86 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 169.38 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/169.38 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 169.38 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 14,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881.73/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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