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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.31, 255.73 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.31, 255.73 and 102.41 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.31 : 255.73 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.31/255.73 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.31x = 255.73 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.31x = 26,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189.31/185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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