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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 278.52 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 278.52 and 82.96 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 278.52 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/278.52 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 278.52 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 23,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,106.02/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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