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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.17, 256.91 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.17, 256.91 and 112.55 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.17 : 256.91 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.17/256.91 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.17x = 256.91 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.17x = 28,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,913.37/186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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