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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.90, 277.06 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.90, 277.06 and 124.02 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.90 : 277.06 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.90/277.06 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.90x = 277.06 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.90x = 34,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,360.98/184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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