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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 278.24 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 278.24 and 89.25 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 278.24 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/278.24 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 278.24 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 24,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,832.47/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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