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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 258.10 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 258.10 and 118.12 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 258.10 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/258.10 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 258.10 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 30,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,486.77/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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