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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 258.06 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 258.06 and 120.56 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 258.06 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/258.06 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 258.06 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 31,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,111.39/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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