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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 277.80 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 277.80 and 108.12 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 277.80 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/277.80 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 277.80 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 30,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035.74/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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