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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 183.87 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 183.87 and 92.30 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 183.87 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/183.87 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 183.87 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 16,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970.28/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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