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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 185.76 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 185.76 and 122.33 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 185.76 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/185.76 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 185.76 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 22,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724.02/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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