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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 277.53 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 277.53 and 87.47 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 277.53 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/277.53 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 277.53 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 24,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275.27/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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