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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.20, 256.94 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.20, 256.94 and 102.16 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.20 : 256.94 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.20/256.94 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.20x = 256.94 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.20x = 26,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248.99/186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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