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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.49 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.49 and 70.14 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.49 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.49 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.49 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 19,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533.29/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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