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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.07, 256.65 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.07, 256.65 and 112.30 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.07 : 256.65 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.07/256.65 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.07x = 256.65 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.07x = 28,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,821.80/186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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