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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.10 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.10 and 125.01 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.10 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.10 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.10 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 34,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,765.28/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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