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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 258.22 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 258.22 and 109.51 is: 151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 258.22 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/258.22 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 258.22 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 28,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,276.65/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.09

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