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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 278.53 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 278.53 and 104.51 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 278.53 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/278.53 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 278.53 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 29,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,109.17/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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