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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.48 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.48 and 82.92 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.48 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.48 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.48 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 23,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091.56/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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