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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.18, 256.88 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.18, 256.88 and 112.48 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.18 : 256.88 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.18/256.88 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.18x = 256.88 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.18x = 28,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,893.50/186.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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