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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 185.85 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 185.85 and 37.22 is: 55.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 185.85 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/185.85 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 185.85 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 6,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916.22/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.83

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