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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 183.76 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 183.76 and 84.15 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 183.76 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/183.76 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 183.76 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 15,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,463.40/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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