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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.99, 257.90 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.99, 257.90 and 113.23 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.99 : 257.90 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.99/257.90 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.99x = 257.90 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.99x = 29,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.02/186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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