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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 256.53 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 256.53 and 103.01 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 256.53 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/256.53 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 256.53 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 26,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425.80/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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