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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.59, 257.49 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.59, 257.49 and 108.96 is: 150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.59 : 257.49 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.59/257.49 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.59x = 257.49 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.59x = 28,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056.11/186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.37

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