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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 256.40 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 256.40 and 102.90 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 256.40 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/256.40 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 256.40 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 26,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,383.56/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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