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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 183.24 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 183.24 and 92.10 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 183.24 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/183.24 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 183.24 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 16,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,876.40/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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