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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.81, 278.73 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.81, 278.73 and 83.16 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.81 : 278.73 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.81/278.73 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.81x = 278.73 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.81x = 23,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,179.19/185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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