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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.50 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.50 and 121.10 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.50 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.50 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.50 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 33,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605.25/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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