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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 258.11 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 258.11 and 109.40 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 258.11 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/258.11 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 258.11 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 28,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237.23/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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