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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.46, 278.01 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.46, 278.01 and 75.75 is: 113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.46 : 278.01 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.46/278.01 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.46x = 278.01 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.46x = 21,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059.26/185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.55

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