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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 257.03 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 257.03 and 112.58 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 257.03 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/257.03 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 257.03 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 28,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,934.59/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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