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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 278.07 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 278.07 and 104.34 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 278.07 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/278.07 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 278.07 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 29,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013.82/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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