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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 278.98 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 278.98 and 108.77 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 278.98 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/278.98 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 278.98 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 30,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.56/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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