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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 277.72 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 277.72 and 108.14 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 277.72 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/277.72 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 277.72 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 30,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.64/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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