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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 278.28 and 89.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 278.28 and 89.36 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 278.28 = 89.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/278.28 = 89.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 278.28 × 89.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 24,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867.10/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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