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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 256.84 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 256.84 and 103.23 is: 142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 256.84 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/256.84 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 256.84 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 26,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513.59/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.45

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