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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 258.12 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 258.12 and 108.37 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 258.12 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/258.12 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 258.12 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 27,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,972.46/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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