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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.66, 187.23 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.66, 187.23 and 122.62 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.66 : 187.23 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.66/187.23 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.66x = 187.23 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.66x = 22,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,958.14/124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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