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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 278.49 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 278.49 and 113.03 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 278.49 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/278.49 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 278.49 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 31,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,476.33/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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