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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 258.03 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 258.03 and 137.11 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 258.03 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/258.03 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 258.03 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 35,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,378.49/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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