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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 255.77 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 255.77 and 106.68 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 255.77 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/255.77 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 255.77 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 27,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285.01/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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