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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 256.60 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 256.60 and 103.06 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 256.60 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/256.60 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 256.60 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 26,445.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445.20/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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