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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.41, 185.87 and 123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.41, 185.87 and 123.33 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.41 : 185.87 = 123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.41/185.87 = 123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.41x = 185.87 × 123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.41x = 22,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923.35/124.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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