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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 184.14 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 184.14 and 93.87 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 184.14 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/184.14 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 184.14 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 17,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285.22/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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