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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 184.38 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 184.38 and 92.64 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 184.38 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/184.38 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 184.38 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 17,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081.31/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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