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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 255.31 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 255.31 and 102.11 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 255.31 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/255.31 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 255.31 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 26,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.97/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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