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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 278.54 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 278.54 and 98.90 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 278.54 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/278.54 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 278.54 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 27,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545.72/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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