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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 184.27 and 37.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 184.27 and 37.34 is: 56.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 184.27 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/184.27 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 184.27 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 6,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880.64/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.01

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