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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 256.63 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 256.63 and 103.07 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 256.63 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/256.63 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 256.63 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 26,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449.31/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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