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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.57, 278.15 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.57, 278.15 and 94.08 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.57 : 278.15 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.57/278.15 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.57x = 278.15 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.57x = 26,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168.67/185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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