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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.66, 280.02 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.66, 280.02 and 71.14 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.66 : 280.02 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.66/280.02 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.66x = 280.02 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.66x = 19,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920.62/186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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