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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 277.96 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 277.96 and 124.05 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 277.96 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/277.96 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 277.96 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 34,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,480.28/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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