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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 258.09 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 258.09 and 113.35 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 258.09 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/258.09 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 258.09 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 29,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253.86/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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