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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 186.33 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 186.33 and 37.55 is: 56.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 186.33 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/186.33 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 186.33 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 6,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997.16/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.33

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