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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 278.57 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 278.57 and 104.55 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 278.57 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/278.57 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 278.57 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 29,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124.49/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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