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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 255.48 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 255.48 and 107.52 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 255.48 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/255.48 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 255.48 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 27,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469.21/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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