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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184.39 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184.39 and 92.48 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184.39 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184.39 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184.39 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 17,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052.39/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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