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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 278.70 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 278.70 and 124.90 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 278.70 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/278.70 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 278.70 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 34,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,808.93/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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