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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 256.29 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 256.29 and 108.07 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 256.29 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/256.29 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 256.29 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 27,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,697.26/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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