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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 256.19 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 256.19 and 106.97 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 256.19 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/256.19 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 256.19 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 27,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404.27/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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