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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 278.19 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 278.19 and 104.01 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 278.19 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/278.19 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 278.19 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 28,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,934.54/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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