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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.50 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.50 and 87.50 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.50 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.50 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.50 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 24,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282.27/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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