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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 278.44 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 278.44 and 89.39 is: 134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 278.44 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/278.44 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 278.44 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 24,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889.68/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.17

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