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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 255.52 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 255.52 and 107.50 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 255.52 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/255.52 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 255.52 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 27,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468.40/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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