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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 256.63 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 256.63 and 103.08 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 256.63 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/256.63 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 256.63 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 26,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,454.32/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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