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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 183.79 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 183.79 and 84.34 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 183.79 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/183.79 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 183.79 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 15,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500.85/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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