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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 256.64 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 256.64 and 112.37 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 256.64 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/256.64 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 256.64 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 28,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,836.79/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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