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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 255.61 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 255.61 and 106.54 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 255.61 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/255.61 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 255.61 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 27,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232.69/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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