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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 258.06 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 258.06 and 112.32 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 258.06 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/258.06 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 258.06 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 28,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,985.30/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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