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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 256.88 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 256.88 and 112.48 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 256.88 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/256.88 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 256.88 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 28,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,893.86/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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