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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.05, 255.30 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.05, 255.30 and 106.34 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.05 : 255.30 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.05/255.30 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.05x = 255.30 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.05x = 27,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148.60/185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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