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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.99 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.99 and 106.84 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.99 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.99 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.99 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 27,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350.95/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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