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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 256.62 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 256.62 and 108.32 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 256.62 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/256.62 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 256.62 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 27,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795.25/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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