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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.70 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.70 and 94.54 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.70 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.70 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.70 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 26,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348.30/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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