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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 258.20 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 258.20 and 108.43 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 258.20 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/258.20 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 258.20 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 27,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.63/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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