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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 184.23 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 184.23 and 82.29 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 184.23 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/184.23 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 184.23 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 15,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160.29/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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