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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.89, 278.85 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.89, 278.85 and 70.32 is: 105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.89 : 278.85 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.89/278.85 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.89x = 278.85 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.89x = 19,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,608.38/185.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.48

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