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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.31, 257.12 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.31, 257.12 and 108.73 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.31 : 257.12 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.31/257.12 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.31x = 257.12 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.31x = 27,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.66/186.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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