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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 184.47 and 37.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 184.47 and 37.49 is: 56.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 184.47 = 37.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/184.47 = 37.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 184.47 × 37.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 6,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,915.39/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.23

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