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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.48 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.48 and 83.08 is: 124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.48 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.48 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.48 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 23,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136.12/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.47

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