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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 183.46 and 79.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 183.46 and 79.10 is: 118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 183.46 = 79.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/183.46 = 79.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 183.46 × 79.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 14,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,511.69/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.57

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