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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 185.41 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 185.41 and 36.94 is: 55.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 185.41 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/185.41 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 185.41 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 6,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848.49/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.40

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