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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 256.50 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 256.50 and 120.48 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 256.50 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/256.50 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 256.50 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 30,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,903.12/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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