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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 277.70 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 277.70 and 88.92 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 277.70 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/277.70 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 277.70 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 24,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692.64/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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