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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 258.04 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 258.04 and 118 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 258.04 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/258.04 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 258.04 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 30,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,448.72/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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