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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 258.28 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 258.28 and 113.52 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 258.28 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/258.28 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 258.28 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 29,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,319.95/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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