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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 255.86 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 255.86 and 107.75 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 255.86 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/255.86 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 255.86 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 27,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,568.38/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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