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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 278.13 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 278.13 and 98.83 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 278.13 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/278.13 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 278.13 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 27,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488.53/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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