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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 255.29 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 255.29 and 107.37 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 255.29 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/255.29 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 255.29 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 27,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410.49/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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