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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.60, 183.87 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.60, 183.87 and 37.10 is: 55.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.60 : 183.87 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.60/183.87 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.60x = 183.87 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.60x = 6,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820.66/122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.64

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