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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 258.11 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 258.11 and 113.38 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 258.11 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/258.11 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 258.11 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 29,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264.51/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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