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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 255.75 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 255.75 and 107.70 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 255.75 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/255.75 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 255.75 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 27,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,544.28/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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