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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 184.97 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 184.97 and 37.81 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 184.97 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/184.97 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 184.97 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 6,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993.72/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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