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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.51 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.51 and 70.13 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.51 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.51 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.51 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 19,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,530.16/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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