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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 277.16 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 277.16 and 93.52 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 277.16 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/277.16 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 277.16 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 25,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920.00/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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