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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 277.91 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 277.91 and 99.75 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 277.91 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/277.91 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 277.91 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 27,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721.02/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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