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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.75, 256.34 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.75, 256.34 and 102.86 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.75 : 256.34 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.75/256.34 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.75x = 256.34 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.75x = 26,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.03/185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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