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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 256.25 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 256.25 and 108.06 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 256.25 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/256.25 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 256.25 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 27,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,690.38/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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