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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 187.22 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 187.22 and 121.79 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 187.22 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/187.22 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 187.22 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 22,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799.98/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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