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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 183.83 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 183.83 and 79.26 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 183.83 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/183.83 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 183.83 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 14,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.97/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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