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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.37 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.37 and 89.37 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.37 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.37 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.37 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 24,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.93/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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