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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 256.73 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 256.73 and 103.14 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 256.73 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/256.73 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 256.73 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 26,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479.13/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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