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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 184.98 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 184.98 and 122.56 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 184.98 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/184.98 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 184.98 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 22,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672.19/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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