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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 184.88 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 184.88 and 122.31 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 184.88 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/184.88 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 184.88 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 22,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612.98/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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