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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.21, 258.37 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.21, 258.37 and 113.53 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.21 : 258.37 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.21/258.37 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.21x = 258.37 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.21x = 29,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332.75/187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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