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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.01, 184.60 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.01, 184.60 and 122.27 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.01 : 184.60 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.01/184.60 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.01x = 184.60 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.01x = 22,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571.04/124.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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