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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 278.01 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 278.01 and 82.73 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 278.01 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/278.01 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 278.01 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 22,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.38/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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