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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 258.22 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 258.22 and 113.42 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 258.22 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/258.22 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 258.22 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 29,287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287.31/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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