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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 255.42 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 255.42 and 102.17 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 255.42 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/255.42 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 255.42 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 26,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,096.83/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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