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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.93 and 37.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.93 and 37.29 is: 55.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.93 = 37.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.93 = 37.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.93 × 37.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 6,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933.33/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.93

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