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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.39 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.39 and 79.50 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.39 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.39 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.39 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 14,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579.51/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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