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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 183.42 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 183.42 and 79.50 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 183.42 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/183.42 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 183.42 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 14,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581.89/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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