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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 184.14 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 184.14 and 92.16 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 184.14 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/184.14 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 184.14 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 16,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970.34/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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