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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.68, 279.87 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.68, 279.87 and 105.50 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.68 : 279.87 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.68/279.87 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.68x = 279.87 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.68x = 29,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,524.89/186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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