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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 258.23 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 258.23 and 109.53 is: 151.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 258.23 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/258.23 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 258.23 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 28,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,283.38/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.16

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