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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 278.91 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 278.91 and 125.10 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 278.91 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/278.91 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 278.91 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 34,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,891.64/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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