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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.10, 256.86 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.10, 256.86 and 112.42 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.10 : 256.86 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.10/256.86 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.10x = 256.86 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.10x = 28,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876.20/186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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