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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 169.46 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 169.46 and 78.59 is: 108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 169.46 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/169.46 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 169.46 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 13,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317.86/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.41

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