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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.54, 257.46 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.54, 257.46 and 112.90 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.54 : 257.46 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.54/257.46 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.54x = 257.46 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.54x = 29,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,065.95/186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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