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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 257.95 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 257.95 and 134.53 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 257.95 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/257.95 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 257.95 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 34,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701.54/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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