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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.35 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.35 and 82.35 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.35 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.35 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.35 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 22,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839.77/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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