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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 258.12 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 258.12 and 108.42 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 258.12 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/258.12 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 258.12 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 27,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,985.37/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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