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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 184.33 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 184.33 and 97.13 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 184.33 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/184.33 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 184.33 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 17,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903.97/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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