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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 184.16 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 184.16 and 93.89 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 184.16 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/184.16 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 184.16 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 17,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289.63/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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