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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 255.05 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 255.05 and 107.16 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 255.05 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/255.05 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 255.05 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 27,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330.07/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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