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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.45 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.45 and 124.23 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.45 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.45 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.45 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 34,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466.99/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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