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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 277.92 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 277.92 and 93.96 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 277.92 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/277.92 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 277.92 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 26,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113.36/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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