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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 186.96 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 186.96 and 122.80 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 186.96 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/186.96 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 186.96 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 22,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,958.69/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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