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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.41, 277.91 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.41, 277.91 and 104.11 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.41 : 277.91 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.41/277.91 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.41x = 277.91 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.41x = 28,933.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933.21/185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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