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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 257.73 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 257.73 and 137.85 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 257.73 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/257.73 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 257.73 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 35,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,528.08/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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