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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.86 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.86 and 82.48 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.86 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.86 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.86 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 22,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,917.89/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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