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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.31, 278.08 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.31, 278.08 and 94.01 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.31 : 278.08 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.31/278.08 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.31x = 278.08 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.31x = 26,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.68/185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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