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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 184.03 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 184.03 and 37.19 is: 55.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 184.03 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/184.03 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 184.03 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 6,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843.66/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.78

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