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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.42, 186.81 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.42, 186.81 and 122.62 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.42 : 186.81 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.42/186.81 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.42x = 186.81 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.42x = 22,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906.64/124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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