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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 186.22 and 37.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 186.22 and 37.47 is: 56.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 186.22 = 37.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/186.22 = 37.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 186.22 × 37.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 6,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,976.73/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.21

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