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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.21, 256.99 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.21, 256.99 and 112.53 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.21 : 256.99 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.21/256.99 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.21x = 256.99 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.21x = 28,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,919.08/186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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