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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 277.96 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 277.96 and 124.72 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 277.96 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/277.96 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 277.96 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 34,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,667.17/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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