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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.53, 278.31 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.53, 278.31 and 68.39 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.53 : 278.31 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.53/278.31 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.53x = 278.31 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.53x = 19,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033.62/185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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