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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 278.34 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 278.34 and 112.61 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 278.34 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/278.34 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 278.34 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 31,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344.56/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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