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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 256.23 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 256.23 and 102.79 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 256.23 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/256.23 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 256.23 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 26,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336.86/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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