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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 186.12 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 186.12 and 122.22 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 186.12 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/186.12 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 186.12 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 22,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747.59/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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