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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 184.91 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 184.91 and 122.49 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 184.91 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/184.91 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 184.91 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 22,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649.01/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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