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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.50 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.50 and 124.76 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.50 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.50 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.50 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 34,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,745.66/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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