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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.02, 256.66 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.02, 256.66 and 112.31 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.02 : 256.66 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.02/256.66 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.02x = 256.66 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.02x = 28,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,825.48/186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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