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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.10 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.10 and 101.57 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.10 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.10 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.10 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 26,011.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,011.05/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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