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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 258.38 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 258.38 and 108.50 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 258.38 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/258.38 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 258.38 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 28,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032.40/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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