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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 277.23 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 277.23 and 124.07 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 277.23 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/277.23 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 277.23 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 34,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,396.62/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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