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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 258.22 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 258.22 and 113.38 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 258.22 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/258.22 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 258.22 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 29,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276.98/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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