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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 278.13 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 278.13 and 82.69 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 278.13 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/278.13 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 278.13 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 22,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.18/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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