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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 258.23 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 258.23 and 109.50 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 258.23 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/258.23 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 258.23 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 28,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,276.46/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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