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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 279.11 and 70.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 279.11 and 70.51 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 279.11 = 70.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/279.11 = 70.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 279.11 × 70.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 19,679.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.69/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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