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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 256.51 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 256.51 and 102.98 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 256.51 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/256.51 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 256.51 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 26,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416.10/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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