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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 278.98 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 278.98 and 103.77 is: 155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 278.98 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/278.98 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 278.98 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 28,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,949.50/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.69

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