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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.99, 255.30 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.99, 255.30 and 102.12 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.99 : 255.30 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.99/255.30 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.99x = 255.30 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.99x = 26,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.70/184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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