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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.87, 278.82 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.87, 278.82 and 94.54 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.87 : 278.82 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.87/278.82 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.87x = 278.82 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.87x = 26,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359.47/185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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