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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 183.63 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 183.63 and 92.07 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 183.63 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/183.63 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 183.63 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 16,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,907.16/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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