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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 278.92 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 278.92 and 109.16 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 278.92 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/278.92 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 278.92 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 30,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,446.36/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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