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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 257.92 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 257.92 and 112.33 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 257.92 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/257.92 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 257.92 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 28,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,971.23/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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