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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 256.03 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 256.03 and 106.87 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 256.03 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/256.03 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 256.03 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 27,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361.02/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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