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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 278.13 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 278.13 and 104.01 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 278.13 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/278.13 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 278.13 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 28,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,928.30/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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