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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.88 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.88 and 37.28 is: 55.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.88 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.88 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.88 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 6,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,930.07/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.91

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