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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 278.59 and 70.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 278.59 and 70.12 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 278.59 = 70.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/278.59 = 70.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 278.59 × 70.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 19,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533.47/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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