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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 278.07 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 278.07 and 94.14 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 278.07 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/278.07 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 278.07 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 26,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,177.51/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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