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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 256.87 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 256.87 and 116.21 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 256.87 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/256.87 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 256.87 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 29,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,849.29/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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