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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 185.25 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 185.25 and 122.76 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 185.25 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/185.25 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 185.25 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 22,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.29/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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