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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 184.45 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 184.45 and 97.28 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 184.45 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/184.45 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 184.45 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 17,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,943.30/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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