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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 184.02 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 184.02 and 92.22 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 184.02 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/184.02 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 184.02 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 16,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970.32/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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