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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 255.72 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 255.72 and 102.41 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 255.72 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/255.72 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 255.72 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 26,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189.36/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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