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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.06, 258.08 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.06, 258.08 and 109.42 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.06 : 258.08 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.06/258.08 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.06x = 258.08 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.06x = 28,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239.11/187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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