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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 185.13 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 185.13 and 123.20 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 185.13 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/185.13 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 185.13 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 22,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808.02/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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