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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.13, 184.82 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.13, 184.82 and 122.56 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.13 : 184.82 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.13/184.82 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.13x = 184.82 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.13x = 22,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651.54/123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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