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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 184.20 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 184.20 and 92.35 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 184.20 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/184.20 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 184.20 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 17,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010.87/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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