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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 185.04 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 185.04 and 121.30 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 185.04 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/185.04 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 185.04 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 22,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445.35/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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