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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 258.26 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 258.26 and 134.69 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 258.26 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/258.26 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 258.26 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 34,783.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,783.07/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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