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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.25, 184.89 and 37.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.25, 184.89 and 37.75 is: 56.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.25 : 184.89 = 37.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.25/184.89 = 37.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.25x = 184.89 × 37.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.25x = 6,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979.60/123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.63

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