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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 278.31 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 278.31 and 103.45 is: 155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 278.31 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/278.31 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 278.31 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 28,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790.65/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.05

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