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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.91 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.91 and 108.93 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.91 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.91 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.91 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 30,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381.67/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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