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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 277.08 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 277.08 and 93.59 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 277.08 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/277.08 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 277.08 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 25,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,931.92/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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