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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 256.43 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 256.43 and 102.93 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 256.43 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/256.43 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 256.43 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 26,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395.69/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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