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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.81 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.81 and 89.09 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.81 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.81 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.81 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 24,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750.02/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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