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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.68 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.68 and 82.43 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.68 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.68 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.68 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 22,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,889.86/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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