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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 278.12 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 278.12 and 82.75 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 278.12 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/278.12 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 278.12 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 23,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014.43/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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