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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 169.34 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 169.34 and 87.78 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 169.34 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/169.34 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 169.34 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 14,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,865.36/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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