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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 183.96 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 183.96 and 92.31 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 183.96 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/183.96 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 183.96 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 16,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981.35/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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