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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.85, 257.87 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.85, 257.87 and 113.16 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.85 : 257.87 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.85/257.87 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.85x = 257.87 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.85x = 29,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181.18/186.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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