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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 278.01 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 278.01 and 104.01 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 278.01 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/278.01 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 278.01 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 28,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,915.82/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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