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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 256.89 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 256.89 and 103.26 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 256.89 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/256.89 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 256.89 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 26,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526.46/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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