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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 258.43 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 258.43 and 134.71 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 258.43 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/258.43 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 258.43 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 34,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,813.11/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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