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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278 and 107.22 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 29,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,807.16/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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