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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 278.72 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 278.72 and 94.52 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 278.72 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/278.72 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 278.72 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 26,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344.61/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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