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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 184.17 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 184.17 and 92.21 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 184.17 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/184.17 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 184.17 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 16,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981.39/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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