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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 183.44 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 183.44 and 79.52 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 183.44 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/183.44 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 183.44 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 14,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587.15/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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