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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.79 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.79 and 106.67 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.79 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.79 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.79 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 27,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285.12/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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