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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 278.51 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 278.51 and 124.65 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 278.51 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/278.51 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 278.51 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 34,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,715.65/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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