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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 255.69 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 255.69 and 107.70 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 255.69 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/255.69 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 255.69 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 27,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.81/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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