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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.18 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.18 and 124.58 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.18 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.18 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.18 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 34,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655.66/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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