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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 184.62 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 184.62 and 92.60 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 184.62 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/184.62 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 184.62 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 17,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095.81/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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