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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 277.04 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 277.04 and 124.09 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 277.04 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/277.04 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 277.04 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 34,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,377.51/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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