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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 276.99 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 276.99 and 108.16 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 276.99 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/276.99 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 276.99 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 29,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959.24/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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