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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 186.54 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 186.54 and 122.30 is: 183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 186.54 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/186.54 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 186.54 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 22,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813.84/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.66

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