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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 278.07 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 278.07 and 124.54 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 278.07 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/278.07 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 278.07 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 34,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630.84/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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