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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.37, 185.36 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.37, 185.36 and 122.15 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.37 : 185.36 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.37/185.36 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.37x = 185.36 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.37x = 22,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641.58/123.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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