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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.34, 257.12 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.34, 257.12 and 112.68 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.34 : 257.12 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.34/257.12 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.34x = 257.12 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.34x = 28,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972.28/186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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