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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.95, 258.05 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.95, 258.05 and 109.34 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.95 : 258.05 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.95/258.05 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.95x = 258.05 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.95x = 28,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213.35/186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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