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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 258.21 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 258.21 and 109.49 is: 151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 258.21 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/258.21 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 258.21 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 28,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.12/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.09

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