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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.68 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.68 and 99.68 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.68 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.68 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.68 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 27,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679.14/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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