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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 258.10 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 258.10 and 113.37 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 258.10 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/258.10 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 258.10 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 29,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,260.80/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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