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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 277.88 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 277.88 and 93.94 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 277.88 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/277.88 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 277.88 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 26,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104.05/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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