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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 257.03 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 257.03 and 120.93 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 257.03 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/257.03 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 257.03 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 31,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082.30/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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