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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 258.03 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 258.03 and 109.32 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 258.03 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/258.03 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 258.03 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 28,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.84/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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