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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 278.53 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 278.53 and 94.53 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 278.53 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/278.53 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 278.53 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 26,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329.20/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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