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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 184.34 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 184.34 and 65.16 is: 97.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 184.34 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/184.34 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 184.34 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 12,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011.59/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.69

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