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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 255.38 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 255.38 and 107.46 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 255.38 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/255.38 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 255.38 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 27,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443.13/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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