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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 258.04 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 258.04 and 112.27 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 258.04 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/258.04 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 258.04 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 28,969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969.23/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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