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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 183.89 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 183.89 and 92.52 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 183.89 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/183.89 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 183.89 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 17,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,013.50/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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