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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 279.42 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 279.42 and 113.88 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 279.42 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/279.42 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 279.42 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 31,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,820.35/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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