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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 258.13 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 258.13 and 113.47 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 258.13 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/258.13 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 258.13 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 29,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,290.01/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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