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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.98 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.98 and 102.63 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.98 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.98 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.98 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 26,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.52/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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