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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.87, 257.83 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.87, 257.83 and 113.23 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.87 : 257.83 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.87/257.83 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.87x = 257.83 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.87x = 29,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194.09/186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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