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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.46 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.46 and 89.32 is: 134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.46 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.46 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.46 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 24,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,872.05/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.07

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