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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 277.83 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 277.83 and 94.09 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 277.83 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/277.83 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 277.83 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 26,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,141.02/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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