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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 255.62 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 255.62 and 102.34 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 255.62 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/255.62 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 255.62 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 26,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,159.54/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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