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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 255.89 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 255.89 and 102.54 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 255.89 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/255.89 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 255.89 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 26,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238.45/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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