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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.71, 185.91 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.71, 185.91 and 122.28 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.71 : 185.91 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.71/185.91 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.71x = 185.91 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.71x = 22,733.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,733.07/124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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