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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 255.45 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 255.45 and 102.21 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 255.45 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/255.45 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 255.45 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 26,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109.54/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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