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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 184.26 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 184.26 and 92.54 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 184.26 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/184.26 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 184.26 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 17,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051.42/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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