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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 184.49 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 184.49 and 122.62 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 184.49 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/184.49 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 184.49 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 22,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622.16/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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