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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 256.16 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 256.16 and 108 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 256.16 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/256.16 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 256.16 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 27,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665.28/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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