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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.60 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.60 and 92.00 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.60 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.60 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.60 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 16,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890.28/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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