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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.09, 258.21 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.09, 258.21 and 108.38 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.09 : 258.21 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.09/258.21 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.09x = 258.21 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.09x = 27,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,985.45/187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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