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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.72, 257.52 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.72, 257.52 and 134.16 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.72 : 257.52 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.72/257.52 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.72x = 257.52 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.72x = 34,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548.88/186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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