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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 279.23 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 279.23 and 125.10 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 279.23 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/279.23 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 279.23 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 34,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,931.05/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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