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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.61 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.61 and 93.79 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.61 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.61 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.61 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 17,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220.78/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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