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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 184.12 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 184.12 and 37.26 is: 55.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 184.12 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/184.12 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 184.12 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 6,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,860.31/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.88

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