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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 184.31 and 65.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 184.31 and 65.17 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 184.31 = 65.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/184.31 = 65.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 184.31 × 65.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 12,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011.48/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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