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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 184.28 and 62.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 184.28 and 62.05 is: 92.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 184.28 = 62.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/184.28 = 62.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 184.28 × 62.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 11,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,434.57/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.99

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