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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.44 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.44 and 88.78 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.44 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.44 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.44 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 24,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,631.12/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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