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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 258.36 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 258.36 and 113.52 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 258.36 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/258.36 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 258.36 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 29,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329.03/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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