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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 279 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 279 and 124.92 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 279 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/279 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 279 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 34,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852.68/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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