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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.34, 257.15 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.34, 257.15 and 108.71 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.34 : 257.15 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.34/257.15 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.34x = 257.15 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.34x = 27,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954.23/186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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