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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 278.08 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 278.08 and 89.20 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 278.08 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/278.08 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 278.08 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 24,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804.74/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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