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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.83 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.83 and 111.99 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.83 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.83 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.83 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 31,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,114.18/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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