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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.85, 278.82 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.85, 278.82 and 104.67 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.85 : 278.82 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.85/278.82 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.85x = 278.82 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.85x = 29,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184.09/185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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