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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 258.08 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 258.08 and 113.36 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 258.08 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/258.08 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 258.08 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 29,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254.30/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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