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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.13, 256.75 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.13, 256.75 and 112.47 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.13 : 256.75 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.13/256.75 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.13x = 256.75 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.13x = 28,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876.67/186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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