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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.35, 255.76 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.35, 255.76 and 102.43 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.35 : 255.76 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.35/255.76 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.35x = 255.76 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.35x = 26,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196.98/185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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