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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183.58 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183.58 and 93.40 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183.58 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183.58 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183.58 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 17,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146.37/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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