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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.02 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.02 and 122.68 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.02 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.02 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.02 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 22,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698.25/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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