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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.40 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.40 and 71.52 is: 107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.40 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.40 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.40 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 19,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,911.17/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.33

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