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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 278.26 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 278.26 and 89.30 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 278.26 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/278.26 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 278.26 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 24,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,848.62/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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