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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 255.96 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 255.96 and 102.60 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 255.96 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/255.96 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 255.96 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 26,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,261.75/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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