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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.57 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.57 and 108.75 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.57 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.57 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.57 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 30,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,295.80/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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