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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.52 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.52 and 77.52 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.52 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.52 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.52 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 21,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590.87/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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