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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 255.46 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 255.46 and 106.43 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 255.46 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/255.46 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 255.46 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 27,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188.98/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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