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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 278.10 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 278.10 and 89.32 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 278.10 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/278.10 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 278.10 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 24,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,839.89/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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