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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 256.62 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 256.62 and 107.28 is: 148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 256.62 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/256.62 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 256.62 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 27,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,530.19/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.05

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