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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 186.36 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 186.36 and 122.10 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 186.36 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/186.36 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 186.36 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 22,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,754.56/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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