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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.21, 186.35 and 37.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.21, 186.35 and 37.54 is: 56.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.21 : 186.35 = 37.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.21/186.35 = 37.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.21x = 186.35 × 37.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.21x = 6,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995.58/124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.32

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