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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 256.80 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 256.80 and 103.21 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 256.80 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/256.80 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 256.80 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 26,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,504.33/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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