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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 256.65 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 256.65 and 103.07 is: 142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 256.65 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/256.65 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 256.65 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 26,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,452.92/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.24

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