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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.65, 279.33 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.65, 279.33 and 125.48 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.65 : 279.33 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.65/279.33 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.65x = 279.33 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.65x = 35,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,050.33/186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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