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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 278.78 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 278.78 and 70.32 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 278.78 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/278.78 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 278.78 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 19,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604.50/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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