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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 255.72 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 255.72 and 107.70 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 255.72 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/255.72 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 255.72 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 27,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541.04/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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