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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 256.02 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 256.02 and 106.84 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 256.02 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/256.02 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 256.02 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 27,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352.54/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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