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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 258.49 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 258.49 and 145.97 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 258.49 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/258.49 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 258.49 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 37,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731.64/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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