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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 258.21 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 258.21 and 108.44 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 258.21 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/258.21 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 258.21 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 27,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999.22/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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