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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 183.96 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 183.96 and 94.02 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 183.96 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/183.96 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 183.96 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 17,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295.92/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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