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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 255.32 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 255.32 and 102.13 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 255.32 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/255.32 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 255.32 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 26,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075.83/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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