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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 258.18 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 258.18 and 109.50 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 258.18 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/258.18 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 258.18 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 28,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.71/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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