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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 279.40 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 279.40 and 105.04 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 279.40 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/279.40 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 279.40 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 29,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,348.18/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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