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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.05, 255.37 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.05, 255.37 and 102.16 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.05 : 255.37 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.05/255.37 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.05x = 255.37 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.05x = 26,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,087.71/185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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