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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 258.09 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 258.09 and 108.33 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 258.09 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/258.09 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 258.09 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 27,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958.89/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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