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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.01, 184.52 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.01, 184.52 and 122.56 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.01 : 184.52 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.01/184.52 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.01x = 184.52 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.01x = 22,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614.62/123.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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