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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.66, 279.48 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.66, 279.48 and 125.72 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.66 : 279.48 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.66/279.48 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.66x = 279.48 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.66x = 35,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,136.23/186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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