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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 183.55 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 183.55 and 92.03 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 183.55 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/183.55 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 183.55 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 16,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892.11/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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