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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 256.84 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 256.84 and 116.16 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 256.84 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/256.84 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 256.84 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 29,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,833.28/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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