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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 277.91 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 277.91 and 104.11 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 277.91 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/277.91 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 277.91 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 28,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932.97/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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