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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.57, 278.42 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.57, 278.42 and 93.09 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.57 : 278.42 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.57/278.42 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.57x = 278.42 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.57x = 25,917.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917.65/185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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