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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 278.10 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 278.10 and 82.71 is: 124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 278.10 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/278.10 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 278.10 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 23,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001.65/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.09

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