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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 187.06 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 187.06 and 122.90 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 187.06 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/187.06 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 187.06 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 22,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,989.67/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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