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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 257.98 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 257.98 and 113.32 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 257.98 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/257.98 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 257.98 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 29,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234.29/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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