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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 256.61 and 107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 256.61 and 107.30 is: 148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 256.61 = 107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/256.61 = 107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 256.61 × 107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 27,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532.43/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.05

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