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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 255.40 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 255.40 and 107.48 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 255.40 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/255.40 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 255.40 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 27,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450.76/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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