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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 258.03 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 258.03 and 113.33 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 258.03 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/258.03 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 258.03 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 29,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,241.25/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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