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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 278.91 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 278.91 and 87.22 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 278.91 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/278.91 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 278.91 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 24,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326.53/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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