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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 184.09 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 184.09 and 93.78 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 184.09 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/184.09 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 184.09 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 17,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263.38/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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