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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 277.61 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 277.61 and 87.53 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 277.61 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/277.61 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 277.61 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 24,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,297.38/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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