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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 255.65 and 102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 255.65 and 102.37 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 255.65 = 102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/255.65 = 102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 255.65 × 102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 26,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170.89/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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