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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 256.64 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 256.64 and 103.09 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 256.64 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/256.64 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 256.64 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 26,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.34/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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