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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 255.65 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 255.65 and 102.36 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 255.65 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/255.65 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 255.65 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 26,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168.21/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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