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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 277.54 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 277.54 and 87.54 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 277.54 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/277.54 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 277.54 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 24,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295.85/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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