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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.60 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.60 and 93.65 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.60 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.60 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.60 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 25,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,997.24/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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