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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 278.92 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 278.92 and 104.95 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 278.92 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/278.92 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 278.92 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 29,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,271.26/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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