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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.53, 256 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.53, 256 and 102.62 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.53 : 256 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.53/256 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.53x = 256 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.53x = 26,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.72/185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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