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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 258.18 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 258.18 and 138.12 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 258.18 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/258.18 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 258.18 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 35,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659.82/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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