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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 279.14 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 279.14 and 121.10 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 279.14 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/279.14 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 279.14 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 33,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801.85/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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