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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.14 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.14 and 93.90 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.14 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.14 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.14 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 17,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290.75/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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