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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.15, 277.59 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.15, 277.59 and 124.13 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.15 : 277.59 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.15/277.59 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.15x = 277.59 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.15x = 34,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457.25/185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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