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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.97 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.97 and 122.24 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.97 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.97 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.97 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 22,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610.12/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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