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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 278.17 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 278.17 and 89.19 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 278.17 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/278.17 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 278.17 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 24,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809.98/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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