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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 258.24 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 258.24 and 108.47 is: 149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 258.24 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/258.24 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 258.24 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 28,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010.00/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.69

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