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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 278.12 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 278.12 and 108.92 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 278.12 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/278.12 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 278.12 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 30,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.90/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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