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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 256.28 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 256.28 and 107.04 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 256.28 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/256.28 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 256.28 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 27,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431.68/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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