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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.15, 256.94 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.15, 256.94 and 111.49 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.15 : 256.94 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.15/256.94 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.15x = 256.94 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.15x = 28,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,646.24/186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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