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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.72, 257.65 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.72, 257.65 and 108.04 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.72 : 257.65 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.72/257.65 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.72x = 257.65 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.72x = 27,836.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836.51/186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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