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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 184.41 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 184.41 and 79.62 is: 119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 184.41 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/184.41 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 184.41 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 14,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682.72/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.47

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