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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 183.26 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 183.26 and 78.80 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 183.26 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/183.26 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 183.26 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 14,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439.58/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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