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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.06, 258.02 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.06, 258.02 and 113.30 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.06 : 258.02 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.06/258.02 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.06x = 258.02 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.06x = 29,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233.67/187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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