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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 255.30 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 255.30 and 106.35 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 255.30 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/255.30 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 255.30 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 27,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151.16/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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