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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 185.04 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 185.04 and 36.71 is: 55.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 185.04 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/185.04 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 185.04 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 6,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791.89/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.06

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