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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 257.02 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 257.02 and 112.55 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 257.02 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/257.02 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 257.02 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 28,927.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,927.27/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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