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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.45, 185.12 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.45, 185.12 and 36.75 is: 55.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.45 : 185.12 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.45/185.12 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.45x = 185.12 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.45x = 6,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,803.81/123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.11

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