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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.48, 279.84 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.48, 279.84 and 105.48 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.48 : 279.84 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.48/279.84 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.48x = 279.84 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.48x = 29,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517.52/186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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