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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.89, 258 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.89, 258 and 116.99 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.89 : 258 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.89/258 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.89x = 258 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.89x = 30,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182.78/186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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