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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 258.09 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 258.09 and 109.36 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 258.09 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/258.09 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 258.09 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 28,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224.72/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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