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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.44 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.44 and 68.52 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.44 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.44 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.44 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 19,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,078.54/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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