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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 278.06 and 77.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 278.06 and 77.12 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 278.06 = 77.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/278.06 = 77.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 278.06 × 77.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 21,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443.99/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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