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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.89, 256.55 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.89, 256.55 and 108.31 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.89 : 256.55 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.89/256.55 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.89x = 256.55 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.89x = 27,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786.93/185.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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