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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 258.35 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 258.35 and 108.52 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 258.35 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/258.35 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 258.35 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 28,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036.14/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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