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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.74 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.74 and 108.07 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.74 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.74 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.74 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 30,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015.36/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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