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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.08 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.08 and 102.66 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.08 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.08 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.08 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 26,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289.17/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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