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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 256.36 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 256.36 and 108.16 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 256.36 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/256.36 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 256.36 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 27,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,727.90/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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