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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.37, 257.24 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.37, 257.24 and 120.89 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.37 : 257.24 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.37/257.24 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.37x = 257.24 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.37x = 31,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,098.69/186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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