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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 183.89 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 183.89 and 93.92 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 183.89 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/183.89 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 183.89 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 17,269.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269.56/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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