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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 256.04 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 256.04 and 102.64 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 256.04 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/256.04 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 256.04 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 26,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,279.95/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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