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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.39, 257.18 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.39, 257.18 and 112.70 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.39 : 257.18 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.39/257.18 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.39x = 257.18 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.39x = 28,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,982.46/186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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