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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 185.31 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 185.31 and 36.90 is: 55.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 185.31 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/185.31 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 185.31 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 6,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837.94/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.34

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