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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 185.24 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 185.24 and 122.75 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 185.24 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/185.24 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 185.24 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 22,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738.21/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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