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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 258.20 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 258.20 and 109.57 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 258.20 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/258.20 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 258.20 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 28,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,290.19/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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