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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 185.24 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 185.24 and 122.74 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 185.24 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/185.24 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 185.24 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 22,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,736.20/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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