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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 183.94 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 183.94 and 93.85 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 183.94 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/183.94 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 183.94 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 17,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262.77/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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