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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.41, 255.86 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.41, 255.86 and 102.51 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.41 : 255.86 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.41/255.86 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.41x = 255.86 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.41x = 26,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228.14/185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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