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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 258.16 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 258.16 and 138.07 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 258.16 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/258.16 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 258.16 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 35,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,644.78/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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