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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 185.17 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 185.17 and 36.76 is: 55.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 185.17 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/185.17 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 185.17 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 6,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,806.85/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.15

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