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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 277.26 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 277.26 and 82.14 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 277.26 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/277.26 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 277.26 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 22,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774.14/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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