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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.57, 278.52 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.57, 278.52 and 124.77 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.57 : 278.52 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.57/278.52 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.57x = 278.52 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.57x = 34,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,750.94/185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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