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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.15, 255.39 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.15, 255.39 and 107.53 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.15 : 255.39 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.15/255.39 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.15x = 255.39 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.15x = 27,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,462.09/185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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