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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 258.10 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 258.10 and 118.04 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 258.10 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/258.10 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 258.10 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 30,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,466.12/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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