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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.66, 187.26 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.66, 187.26 and 122.77 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.66 : 187.26 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.66/187.26 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.66x = 187.26 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.66x = 22,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,989.91/124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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