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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 258.09 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 258.09 and 113.34 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 258.09 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/258.09 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 258.09 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 29,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,251.92/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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