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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 256.88 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 256.88 and 103.25 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 256.88 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/256.88 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 256.88 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 26,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522.86/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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