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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 278.53 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 278.53 and 99.05 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 278.53 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/278.53 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 278.53 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 27,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588.85/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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