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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 278.08 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 278.08 and 98.75 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 278.08 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/278.08 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 278.08 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 27,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,458.52/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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