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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.75, 278.08 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.75, 278.08 and 113.39 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.75 : 278.08 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.75/278.08 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.75x = 278.08 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.75x = 31,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531.49/185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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