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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 279.24 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 279.24 and 125.20 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 279.24 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/279.24 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 279.24 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 34,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960.85/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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