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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.71 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.71 and 104.12 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.71 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.71 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.71 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 28,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,915.17/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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