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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 279.36 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 279.36 and 105.16 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 279.36 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/279.36 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 279.36 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 29,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,377.50/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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