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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 255.65 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 255.65 and 102.38 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 255.65 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/255.65 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 255.65 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 26,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,174.34/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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