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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.07, 255.39 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.07, 255.39 and 102.18 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.07 : 255.39 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.07/255.39 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.07x = 255.39 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.07x = 26,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,094.47/185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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