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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 277.97 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 277.97 and 99.88 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 277.97 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/277.97 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 277.97 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 27,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762.25/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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