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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 185.88 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 185.88 and 122.47 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 185.88 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/185.88 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 185.88 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 22,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764.72/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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