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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.71, 256.32 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.71, 256.32 and 108.10 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.71 : 256.32 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.71/256.32 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.71x = 256.32 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.71x = 27,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708.19/185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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