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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 184.82 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 184.82 and 92.82 is: 139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 184.82 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/184.82 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 184.82 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 17,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154.53/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.15

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