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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 278.12 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 278.12 and 103.19 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 278.12 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/278.12 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 278.12 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 28,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.20/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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