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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.98, 255.27 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.98, 255.27 and 102.07 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.98 : 255.27 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.98/255.27 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.98x = 255.27 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.98x = 26,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055.41/184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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