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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 258.14 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 258.14 and 113.41 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 258.14 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/258.14 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 258.14 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 29,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275.66/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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