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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.72, 185.98 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.72, 185.98 and 123.62 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.72 : 185.98 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.72/185.98 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.72x = 185.98 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.72x = 22,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990.85/124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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