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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 277.48 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 277.48 and 69.54 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 277.48 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/277.48 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 277.48 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 19,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,295.96/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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