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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 258.05 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 258.05 and 113.25 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 258.05 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/258.05 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 258.05 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 29,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223.60/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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