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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 256.23 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 256.23 and 107.01 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 256.23 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/256.23 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 256.23 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 27,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,419.17/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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