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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 256.12 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 256.12 and 107.96 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 256.12 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/256.12 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 256.12 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 27,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650.72/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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