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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 256.66 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 256.66 and 112.33 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 256.66 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/256.66 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 256.66 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 28,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,830.62/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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