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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 184.02 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 184.02 and 119.75 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 184.02 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/184.02 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 184.02 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 22,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036.40/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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