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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.11, 255.41 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.11, 255.41 and 107.44 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.11 : 255.41 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.11/255.41 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.11x = 255.41 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.11x = 27,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.71/185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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