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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.59, 257.50 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.59, 257.50 and 103.70 is: 143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.59 : 257.50 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.59/257.50 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.59x = 257.50 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.59x = 26,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701.49/186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.10

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