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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.18, 256.93 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.18, 256.93 and 103.29 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.18 : 256.93 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.18/256.93 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.18x = 256.93 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.18x = 26,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537.02/186.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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