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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 256.28 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 256.28 and 108.09 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 256.28 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/256.28 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 256.28 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 27,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700.76/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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