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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 278.72 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 278.72 and 104.88 is: 157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 278.72 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/278.72 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 278.72 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 29,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,232.15/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.09

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