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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 256.84 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 256.84 and 108.52 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 256.84 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/256.84 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 256.84 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 27,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871.36/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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