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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 278.30 and 75.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 278.30 and 75.85 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 278.30 = 75.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/278.30 = 75.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 278.30 × 75.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 21,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,110.11/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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