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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 279.02 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 279.02 and 83.18 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 279.02 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/279.02 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 279.02 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 23,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,208.88/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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