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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.41, 255.85 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.41, 255.85 and 106.71 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.41 : 255.85 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.41/255.85 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.41x = 255.85 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.41x = 27,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301.75/185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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