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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 258.40 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 258.40 and 131.99 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 258.40 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/258.40 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 258.40 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 34,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,105.56/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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