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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 256.52 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 256.52 and 107.26 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 256.52 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/256.52 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 256.52 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 27,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514.52/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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