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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 277.99 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 277.99 and 91.54 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 277.99 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/277.99 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 277.99 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 25,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447.20/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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