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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 279.07 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 279.07 and 94.67 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 279.07 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/279.07 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 279.07 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 26,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419.24/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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