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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.46 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.46 and 82.42 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.46 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.46 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.46 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 22,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868.25/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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