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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 184.18 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 184.18 and 122.48 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 184.18 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/184.18 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 184.18 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 22,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558.37/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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