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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.73, 185.62 and 37.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.73, 185.62 and 37.06 is: 55.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.73 : 185.62 = 37.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.73/185.62 = 37.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.73x = 185.62 × 37.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.73x = 6,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,879.08/123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.60

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