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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 169.55 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 169.55 and 78.66 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 169.55 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/169.55 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 169.55 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 13,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,336.93/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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