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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 258.05 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 258.05 and 109.42 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 258.05 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/258.05 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 258.05 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 28,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235.83/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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