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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 255.64 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 255.64 and 107.64 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 255.64 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/255.64 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 255.64 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 27,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,517.09/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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