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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 183.86 and 37.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 183.86 and 37.08 is: 55.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 183.86 = 37.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/183.86 = 37.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 183.86 × 37.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 6,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817.53/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.63

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