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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 256.31 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 256.31 and 107.09 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 256.31 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/256.31 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 256.31 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 27,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,446.42/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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