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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 255.96 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 255.96 and 102.58 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 255.96 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/255.96 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 255.96 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 26,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256.38/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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