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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.85, 256.41 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.85, 256.41 and 108.18 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.85 : 256.41 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.85/256.41 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.85x = 256.41 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.85x = 27,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,738.43/185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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