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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.65 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.65 and 37.10 is: 55.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.65 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.65 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.65 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 6,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886.69/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.65

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