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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 277.41 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 277.41 and 87.49 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 277.41 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/277.41 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 277.41 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 24,269.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269.91/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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