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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.16 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.16 and 121.44 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.16 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.16 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.16 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 33,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779.75/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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