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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 256.22 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 256.22 and 102.77 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 256.22 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/256.22 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 256.22 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 26,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329.93/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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