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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.54, 257.43 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.54, 257.43 and 112.81 is: 155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.54 : 257.43 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.54/257.43 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.54x = 257.43 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.54x = 29,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,041.38/186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.69

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