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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.06, 185.19 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.06, 185.19 and 122.92 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.06 : 185.19 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.06/185.19 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.06x = 185.19 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.06x = 22,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762.94/124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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