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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.13, 279.06 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.13, 279.06 and 88.55 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.13 : 279.06 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.13/279.06 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.13x = 279.06 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.13x = 24,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,711.53/186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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