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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 278.13 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 278.13 and 89.14 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 278.13 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/278.13 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 278.13 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 24,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,792.51/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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