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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 256.91 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 256.91 and 107.52 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 256.91 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/256.91 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 256.91 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 27,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622.43/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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