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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.80, 187.14 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.80, 187.14 and 122.76 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.80 : 187.14 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.80/187.14 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.80x = 187.14 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.80x = 22,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973.31/124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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