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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 279.03 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 279.03 and 124.34 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 279.03 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/279.03 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 279.03 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 34,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694.59/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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