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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.14 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.14 and 124.14 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.14 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.14 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.14 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 34,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404.16/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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