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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 256.59 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 256.59 and 101.92 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 256.59 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/256.59 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 256.59 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 26,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151.65/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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