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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 256.80 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 256.80 and 108.52 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 256.80 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/256.80 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 256.80 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 27,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,867.94/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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