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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 255.50 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 255.50 and 106.47 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 255.50 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/255.50 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 255.50 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 27,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,203.09/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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