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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 278.05 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 278.05 and 113.23 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 278.05 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/278.05 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 278.05 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 31,483.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483.88/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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