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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.50 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.50 and 103.88 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.50 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.50 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.50 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 28,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826.70/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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