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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 256.79 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 256.79 and 112.42 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 256.79 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/256.79 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 256.79 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 28,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,868.33/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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