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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.71, 279.75 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.71, 279.75 and 105.60 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.71 : 279.75 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.71/279.75 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.71x = 279.75 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.71x = 29,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,543.05/186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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